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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.27, 754.97 and 370.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.27, 754.97 and 370.29 is: 510.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.27 : 754.97 = 370.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.27/754.97 = 370.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.27x = 754.97 × 370.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.27x = 279,555.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,555.99/547.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.82

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